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This painting by a renowned Japanese artist depicts the Nihonbashi Bridge during a heavy snowfall. It was created using color woodblock printing on paper, and the snowy landscape evokes a sense of quiet comfort.
The artist was inspired by contemporaries who used light and shadow to convey deeper perspective—particularly the works of Kobayashi Kiyochika.
Researchers consider this piece to be situated at the crossroads of several generations, or even centuries, due to its rich detail. An old tram, modern buildings, and what appear to be fish markets and fishing boats all coexist within the composition. These contrasts serve as a symbolic reflection of Tokyo’s reconstruction and rebirth following the devastating 1923 earthquake.